Van Dyke

Goatee with mustache

A Van Dyke is a style of facial hair combining a mustache with a pointed beard on the chin, with the cheeks shaved clean.

Named after the 17th-century Flemish painter Anthony van Dyck, whose portraits frequently depicted men wearing this style.

Also spelled vandyke.

He grew a Van Dyke to look more distinguished.

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facial hair coverage

Van Dykefull beard

Complete facial hair growth

clean-shaven · beardless · mutton chops · sideburns · stubble

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dyke, dike

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G